Think back to the Boston series. The Pistons, focused on stopping Kevin Garnett, wound up getting punched in the gut by Kendrick Perkins. Neither Rasheed Wallace nor Antonio McDyess could handle his athleticism, and Jason Maxiell, at 6-7, couldn't handle his size.

Brown has the size and athleticism to handle those kinds of defensive assignments.

"This is the first time I have been able to pick where I wanted to play," Brown said. "I am not worried about playing time or whether I start or any of that. I just want to be in a situation where they appreciate guys who play hard and play smart, defend and run the floor. I know they care about those things here."

Nobody has ever denied Brown's impact on defense. Lakers coach Phil Jackson, though frustrated by Brown's offensive ineptitude, often praised him for his defensive presence.

Let's take a closer look at Kwame Brown. He pretty much fits the profile of free agents the Pistons have brought in the last few years. He does one thing, bodying up on D, not horribly. He can't move his feet, he can only play one position (not that well) and he's likely to kill off a few forum members with his dropped passes and missed dunks.

Not surprisingly, the media, like Tony the Tiger, is quick to point out that this is a Greeeeaaaat "low risk" signing by Joe. They are probably happy because they only have to go back to last year’s article about the great low risk signing of Jarvis Hayes and replace his name with Brown's.

The fact that he was a #1 pick may be part of the thought process. This kid couldn't live up to the hype and crumbled under the pressure, criticism, taunts, KBsucks.com websites and such. He's surely nowhere close to a #1 pick talent-wise, but maybe he is better than his reputation and can "blossom" in a good environment. $4M sounds like a lot, but it's not much more that we are paying Amir, who as everyone knows is just an overrated foul machine.

Let's take a closer look at Kwame Brown. He pretty much fits the profile of free agents the Pistons have brought in the last few years. He does one thing, bodying up on D, not horribly. He can't move his feet, he can only play one position (not that well) and he's likely to kill off a few forum members with his dropped passes and missed dunks.

Not surprisingly, the media, like Tony the Tiger, is quick to point out that this is a Greeeeaaaat "low risk" signing by Joe. They are probably happy because they only have to go back to last year’s article about the great low risk signing of Jarvis Hayes and replace his name with Brown's.

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Remember all the hype about Nazir Mohamed? How much better he would make the Pistons and all.

I don't think there was much hype (or hope) when Nazr was signed...and Kwame is a poor man's Nazr.

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To recap, DET brought in a guy who might be the worst # 1 pick ever that no one else wanted, a guy who looks like Fabio who they're seemingly afraid to announce that they've signed and drafted a guy who struggles to stay awake as well as 2 guys who admit they're not good enough to play in the league. Am I missing anyone?

“I’m just happy to be a Detroit Piston,” he said. “I think a lot of things will be answered once we start playing. I’m not concerned about playing time, not concerned if I start. That’s the coaches’ job. I just have to get myself the best prepared as I can.”

That’s a process that will start next week for Brown when he anticipates coming to Auburn Hills to huddle with strength coach Arnie Kander and spend a few weeks absorbing the culture of his new team.

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I think that means he will practice dodging projectiles and talking to a reporter at the same time.

Kwame made the list! Besides his inclusion, the rest of the list could be categorized as "somewhat joking".

As the NBA Draft approaches, Onion Sports looks at some of the historic mistakes teams have made picking new talent:

1891: James Naismith, the inventor of basketball, picks Joey Farnath to play center on the red team, as he is not yet aware how great a disadvantage being 4'5" will prove in the new game

1966: After observing the vast breadth and depth of his basketball knowledge, the New York Knicks just assume that Marv Albert will be able to play

1984: Michael Jordan is selected third overall, but never lives up to expectations, batting .202 with 50 career RBI

1989: With the second overall pick, the Boston Celtics select Len Bias instead of someone who is not going to die

1993: The Washington Bullets are disappointed when their second-round pick, the 7'7" Croation Gheorghe Muresan who doesn't know how to play basketball, performs like he doesn't know how to play basketball

1994: Grant Hill is selected third overall by the Detroit Pistons and breaks both wrists while holding up his new team's jersey

2001: Kwame Brown turns out to be a bust, though, with his height, cornrows, and frame, Washington Wizards scouts and management still contend that he "really looks like a good basketball player"

2003: LeBron James is selected first overall by the Cleveland Cavaliers in what would become one of the greatest busts in NBA history, not for the Cavaliers, but for James

(from the Memphis Commercial Appeal) ...In another development, the Griz have identified Iranian center Hamed Ehadadi as a person of interest and hope to sign the 7-2, 23-year-old next week. Ehadadi last played for Saba Battery of the Iran Super League. He'll also play for the Iran national team in the Olympics.

Ehadadi recently collected 19 points and 16 rebounds in summer league action at Utah. He amassed 20 points and nine rebounds against Argentina and 20 points, 20 rebounds and six blocks against Serbia in Olympic tune-ups.

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The Grizz's replacement for Giant Turd.
Given his propensity for excelling against Serbians (20pts/20reb/6blk), Ehadadi should be starting in front of Darko by week two of the season.

Just out of curiosity, I thought it would be cool to compare the career highs for all of our big man. In some ways, this tells what they are capable of. I was surprised that Kwame's were so good and it makes me hopeful that he will pleasantly surprise us.

Career Highs:

Kwame
48 min/ 30 pts/ 19 reb/ 7 ast/ 4 stl/ 6 blk

Sheed
56 min/ 42 pts/ 18 reb/ 8 ast/ 6 stl/ 6 blk

Dyess
54 min/ 46 pts/ 21 reb/ 7 ast/ 7 stl/ 7 blk

Maxiell
44 min/ 28 pts/ 15 reb/ 5 ast/ 2 stl/ 6 blk

Amir Johnson
37 min/ 20 pts/ 12 reb/ 3 ast/ 3 stl/ 7 blk

The things that jump out at me.

Kwame is capable of doing many things well. Off the bench, I'll take some streakiness on offense if he plays consisten D. Discount his 7 assists if they were the result of throwing the ball in Kobe's general direction.

Dyess was a stud in his prime.

It's amazing that nobody on this list has had a game with more blocks than AJ, given his limited minutes and few years in the league.

How is it possible that Maxiell hasn't had a 3 steal game yet? Oh well, compared to Bresec, he's a regular John Stockton.